Vernie Pierce

        Vernie Kathern Pierce, 96, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Panama.  Vernie was born December 17, 1923 in Hackett, AR to Robert Edward & Annie Jane (Clark) Tucker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shirley Moore; sons, Leland, Bobby & Merle John Pierce; 12 siblings.  Vernie was the last of the children.

          Survivors include her son, Richard Pierce & Janice Harrison of Poteau; daughters, Rose Brady, Patricia Trout both of Panama, Coralene Crabtree & Steve of Bokoshe; 26 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Friday, August 21, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memoires, Poteau, OK with Jim Cook & Tim Painter officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.  Pallbearers will be Brandon Brown, Stan Weigel, Dakota Killian, Chase Garner, Kim Weigel, Randi Garner & Bobby Gene
  The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.